Discover the unique convergence of ocean and desert on Namibia's west coast, where the oldest desert in the world meets the Atlantic Ocean.
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00:00The west coast of Namibia is where the ocean and desert meet.
00:07The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world.
00:10The Namib Desert is over 55 million years old.
00:13Some estimates suggest 80 million years.
00:16The sand dunes in the Namib Desert are the largest in the world.
00:20The dunes can reach heights of over 300 meters.
00:231,000 feet.
00:24The Namib Desert is located on the west coast of Namibia, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean.
00:30The skeleton coast, where the desert meets the ocean, is known for its rugged beauty,
00:35shipwrecks, and diverse wildlife.